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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.08, 231.16 and 72.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.08, 231.16 and 72.98 is: 109.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.08 : 231.16 = 72.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.08/231.16 = 72.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.08x = 231.16 × 72.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.08x = 16,870.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,870.06/154.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.49

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